Lanvin Spring 2011 Gladiator Sandals

Lanvin takes the gladiator to new heights with its cacophonous sport couture hybrid sandal. The disparate elements of python mixed with functional neoprene, all on a Teva inspired rubber sole. Chunky ski boots clips finish off this boldest of statement makers.
Available at Barneys NY here. $995 USD.

Dior Homme Gladiator Lace-up Sock Sandals

Dior Homme has created a pair of Gladiator sandals ($856) that were specifically designed for men who’ve always wanted to wear socks with their open toe sandals. They were released as part of the Spring/Summer 2011 Collection, and feature black calf leather, a buckle strap on the back and a removable cotton sock that can be laced up.

Christian Louboutin Nuria Men's Flat

The sandals are now available at Christian Louboutin online store at price of  $545.

Spring/Summer 2011 men's fashion trends - Gladiator Sandals

Men and women have adorned the gladiator sandal, in its simplest form, before records began. Notables such as Julius Caesar, Pythagoras and even Jesus himself sporting the trend – dapper fellas. Fast-forward 2000 years and the gladiator sandal has re-emerged, albeit undoubtedly more popular with the females then us warriors of the wardrobe.

As is the norm with many modern fashion trends, gladiator sandals transcended genders and appeared last summer in what can only be described as a ‘minor trend’. However, with the summer fast approaching this year could well be time for the gladiator sandal.

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